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Audio player loading… When is the Avatar 2 release date? And, now we're asking, when are the other three coming out? The original saw us travel to exotic climes - quite the blessing at the moment, come to think of it - with its amazing performance capture, CG backgrounds, and 3D photography. The 2009 blockbuster became the highest grossing film of all time, until Avengers: Endgame spoiled the Na'vi party. Even though it's been over a decade since now, this success naturally breeds sequels, and we're getting quite a few of them. Originally intended for 2014, the still-untitled Avatar 2 is the first of four follow-ups on the way. We haven't heard much of late, but not long ago Cameron revealed this first sequel is 100% done, with the third very far along, too - we even recently got a new set photo featuring a huge boat called The Matador, more on that below. While we do know we're headed back to Pandora, we also know we'll be travelling underwater thanks to cutting-edge … [Read more...] about Avatar: The Way Of The Water: leaks, first images and everything we know

Archaeology is fundamentally the study of humanity and its past. Archaeologists study things that were created, used or changed by humans. They do this by looking at the material remains that we leave behind, such as stone tools, hut dwellings, skeletons covered with gold jewelry or pyramids that majestically rise from a desert floor. Sometimes, archaeologists study modern societies to shed light on those that flourished in the past, a practice that is sometimes called "ethnoarchaeology." Archaeology is practiced around the world by archaeologists who work with people from a wide variety of other disciplines to help answer questions about who we are and where we came from. In doing so, archaeologists find evidence that sheds light on what our future may bring. For example, archaeological studies of how humans responded to previous instances of climate change can provide information on how future climate change will affect modern-day societies, a team of … [Read more...] about What is archaeology?

This column is part of a series where Verge staffers post highly subjective reviews of animals. Up until now, we’ve written about animals without telling you whether they suck or rule. We are now rectifying this oversight. There’s nothing like a baby hippo to remind me there are still good things in this world, and we have Bibi the hippo to thank for a brand-new 60-pound social media star. Bibi, a hippo at the Cincinnati Zoo, gave birth to her latest little one this week. To commemorate her achievement, the zoo has gifted us with a Twitter feed filled with little ear wiggles. Bibi and baby did well overnight. They were inseparable and spent the night bonding in the indoor pools! pic.twitter.com/oWvUbsl5CT — Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) August 5, 2022 I don’t know about you, but I need these little snippets of joy. Does it suck to wear a mask while writing in my office because I don’t want the latest COVID-19 surge to derail my summer plans? Yes. Does … [Read more...] about The Verge Review of Animals: Bibi the hippo

Looking for the best FPS games you can play right now? This is where you'll find them. The best FPS (or first-person shooter) games put you in the heart of the action and that's probably part of the reason why it's been one of the most popular gaming genres for decades. When you’re experiencing everything from the perspective of your character, there’s an immersion and excitement that’s hard to replicate in games that keep you at a distance. Given the popularity of the genre, there are plenty of FPS games out there, but they don't all provide the immersive thrill (not to mention quality) that you may be looking for. That's where we come in. Below, we've put together a list of the best FPS games available right now. So, whether you’re looking for single-player shooters with worlds that you can lose yourself in, or frenetic, competitive online multiplayer then there will be something here for you. Read on for the best FPS games available right now, on both console and PC. Best … [Read more...] about Best FPS games: essential first-person shooters for console and PC

Looking for the best horror games? Then you’re in the right place. From jump-scare-filled first-person adventures to story-focused games and action-packed survival titles, there's heaps of variety with the genre, and we’ve rounded up its best offerings right here. Horror games are maybe not as popular as they were in the mid-2000s, when indie developers created hits like Five Nights at Freddy’s and Slenderman, but these and other games from that time period still hold up well. Longstanding series such as Resident Evil and Dead Space remain popular, with some of these games even receiving modern makeovers to entice new and old fans alike. If you generally enjoy any tale of the unknown, of monsters beyond our imagining, video games are a great medium to let you experience it in ways no other medium can. Horror is neither just zombies and ghosts, nor is it teenagers shouting “hello?” into the darkness, but we have games offering this and much more on this very list. Let’s get scary … [Read more...] about Best horror games: the scariest games to play right now

More so than any of Marvel’s other big reveals at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con , Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ’s first trailer’s something to legitimately get hyped about. During Marvel’s big Hall H showcase today, actress Letitia Wright said that her and the rest of the cast and crew’s goal with Wakanda Forever was to honor the legacy that Chadwick Boseman left following his passing. Wakanda Forever ’s trailer doesn’t directly acknowledge what’s become of T’Challa in the MCU, but his absence and the recent discovery of a new underwater nation once again have the world — Wakanda in particular — on edge. While Wakandans like Shuri (Wright), Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), and Okoye (Danai Gurira) are seen mourning and seemingly trying to figure out how they’re going to move on, the trailer also spotlights a new group of amphibian humanoids — one of whom is born with winged feet. In Marvel’s comics, the kingdoms of Wakanda and Atlantis have clashed on a number of … [Read more...] about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s first trailer pits Atlantis against the world

We've spent a few months testing grills, coolers , and also keeping tabs on various outdoor lighting and audio products -- in other words, all the stuff you might need to put on a generally enjoyable outdoor social function. You can (and should!) go down the rabbit hole on other outdoor tech like grilling accessories , outdoor security cameras , and other things . For this list, I tried to stick to a core scenario: you want to cook or entertain outside more days this year, you have the space to do it and the disposable income to throw at a few things to hopefully make the experience more pleasant for everyone. As follows: Dyna-Glo 4-Burner The best gas grill We reviewed six popular gas grills this year, and the Dyna-Glo 4-Burner offered the best combination of price and performance. Whether at high temperature grilling, low-and-slow cooking, or somewhere in between, this one scored highest on our taste tests. It has an MSRP of $450, but … [Read more...] about The Best Outdoor Tech for 2022

Aboveground pools are more affordable than you might think and bigger than you'd expect. These ground pool are not just for little kids. The options gathered here are all a decent size. While some of the marketing pictures featured below involve liberal use of Photoshop, some of these are indeed big enough for the whole family. And while we haven't used these pools ourselves, together they have an average rating of 4.3 out 5 stars on Amazon. Homech Homech Family Inflatable Swimming Pool Spanning 12 feet long by 6 feet wide and 1.8 feet deep, the Homech Family Inflatable Swimming Pool isn't massive. That said, neither is its price. It's also big enough to hold 312 gallons of water (don't put it on your deck, it's a smidge heavy). Just grab a cold drink and you'll be all set for pool season. Just be advised, though, that this pool kit isn't so much a kit -- you'll have to supply your own air pump to blow it up with. $110 at Amazon Intex Intex … [Read more...] about Get ready for summer extra early with these 7 aboveground pools

Audio player loading… Don't have a PS Plus account? Buy/Renew one now! New to PlayStation Plus? Need to re-up your subscription? Three-month membership codes are available to purchase from these retailers: CD Keys (opens in new tab) | Walmart (opens in new tab) | Amazon (opens in new tab) | Amazon UK (opens in new tab) | Argos (opens in new tab) | JB Hi-Fi What are the PlayStation Plus free games available in August 2022? If you're looking to find out, you've landed on the right page. We've got all the details on which PlayStation Plus free games are available right here. That even includes any PS Plus games you may have missed in previous months. For those of you who've just signed up and are completely new to the perks of being a PlayStation Plus subscriber, here's how it works. Each month, you’re given a range of free games for the PS5 and PS4 consoles ( PS3 and PS Vita games have unfortunately been dropped). PS5 owners will also get … [Read more...] about PlayStation Plus free games August 2022: PS Plus titles available right now

Recent internal GOP polls show the battlefield for Republicans to regain the majority in the House of Representatives is expanding to more districts. The polls, first reported by Politico, showed that Republicans would see competitive races in districts they believe have a possible chance of flipping in Oregon, Colorado, and California, which Joe Biden carried in the last presidential election by between 11 and 15 points. Politico noted that tightening polls suggest some of the dark blue seats could be in play in November, especially after the 2021 elections in New Jersey and Virginia, where Republicans took home a lot of victories. The poll for Oregon’s new Sixth Congressional District, created from the 2020 redistricting process and a district Biden would have won by nearly 14 points, has the Republican in the lead. Republican Mike Erickson leads Democrat state Rep. Andrea Salinas by 7 points — 47 percent to 40 percent and 13 percent undecided. In the same district, … [Read more...] about Internal GOP Polls Show Midterm Battlefield Expanding for Republicans